Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

Round And Round

Posted on March 25, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Round and Round We laugh, we cry, get on our knees, Anguished sighs, God’s heard our pleas The future seems much less than clear There’s a purpose, somewhere here. prodigal changed; we marvel at Him Look at each other & … Continue reading →

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God Our Enabler

Posted on March 25, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

God is my enabler! Paul writes quite a bit about this: “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to ENABLE you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Benefit Of Grace

Posted on March 21, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

 “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure and we thought we would NEVER live through it. 2 Corinthians 1:8 “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are NOT crushed. We are perplexed, but NOT driven … Continue reading →

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Where Are We Going?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

This morning our daughter had an early meeting at school. Driving home in dense fog, it was hard to see more than a few yards in-front of the car. I took the long way home, using all the lights available, … Continue reading →

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Filthy Rags

Posted on March 12, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 One of our children is walking a … Continue reading →

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Receiving

Posted on March 9, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

How are you at receiving … gifts, compliments, criticism, assistance, forgiveness, blessings, love? Sometimes it so hard for me. I’d much rather give. My mom is having lots of trouble receiving help. I totally get it, I feel like our family … Continue reading →

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Counting The Cost

Posted on March 4, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

“Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn’t first sit down and figure the cost so you’ll know if you can complete it? “Or can you imagine a king going into battle against another king without … Continue reading →

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“Your Hands” by JJ Heller

Posted on February 27, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

“I have unanswered prayersI have trouble I wish wasn’t thereAnd I have asked a thousand waysThat you would take my pain away–I am trying to understandHow to walk this weary landMake straight the paths that crooked lieOh Lord, before these … Continue reading →

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Deer, fever and ER

Posted on February 20, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

My last few days have been crazy. Just one crisis coming after another. Thursday brought a visit to Urgent Care for our son who’s cough has continued to get worse. An all day visit to Urgent Care with x-rays, breathing treatment, … Continue reading →

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Shh Be Silent

Posted on February 16, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 When you’ve come to God, laid it all out before Him and don’t have anymore words to say, the prophet Zechariah … Continue reading →

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